| CAS No. | CATO-C4X-16602 |
| Molecular Formula | - |
| Molecular Weight | 382.95 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
This reference standard supports related-substances testing and method development in line with ICH Q3A/Q3B guidance on impurity control, and is suitable for system suitability testing and forced-degradation studies.
CATO supplies Hydroxyzine Impurity 2 (CAS CATO-C4X-16602), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C21H19D8ClN2O2, MW 382.95 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.
Owing to deuterium isotope labeling, a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, Hydroxyzine Impurity 2 is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 382.95 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Hydroxyzine Impurity 2 meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
| Molecular Formula | C21H19D8ClN2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 382.95 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor) |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 13.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |